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Barcelona EC vs Santa Cruz RJ

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Carioca C 2025
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AI Match Summary

Barcelona EC play Santa Cruz RJ in the Carioca C 2025. Santa Cruz RJ are favorites here. Recently, Barcelona EC averaged 0.48 goals scored and 2.57 conceded. Santa Cruz RJ averaged 2.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. In past meetings, Barcelona EC won 0, Santa Cruz RJ won 1, and they drew 0. Their last match on Jul 14, 2025 ended 0:10. Our numbers estimate xG of 0.69 for Barcelona EC and 2.00 for Santa Cruz RJ. This points to a Santa Cruz RJ double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

13%
Barcelona EC
15%
Draws
72%
Santa Cruz RJ
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Santa Cruz RJ

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

95% / Very High Confidence
  • Barcelona EC picked up more points recently compared to Santa Cruz RJ.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (0.69 vs 2.00 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the visitors.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 68%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 89%
Over 1.5 Goals 86%
Over 2.5 Goals 68%
Over 3.5 Goals 41%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 38%
Barcelona EC Clean Sheet 10%
Santa Cruz RJ Clean Sheet 20%
First Half Goal 77%
Second Half Goal 82%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Barcelona EC Santa Cruz RJ
Matches Played 21 30
Wins 5 19
Draws 1 5
Losses 15 6
Goals Scored 0.48 2.4
Goals Conceded 2.57 1.4
Expected Goals (xG) 0.63 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.63 0.75

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 14, 2025 Carioca C
Barcelona EC vs Santa Cruz RJ
0:10

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Barcelona EC Compare

Avg xG / game 0.48
Avg xA / game 0.32

Santa Cruz RJ Compare

Top Goalscorer Pitel
3 Goals
Assists Leader Jorge Eduardo
2 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Barcelona EC 14 / 100
Santa Cruz RJ 69 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Barcelona EC Santa Cruz RJ

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Santa Cruz RJ Win (2)
Secondary Pick Santa Cruz RJ & Over 2.5
First Half Result Draw (HT)
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +160%
20.00
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +9.5%
1.61
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Barcelona EC attacking → ← attacking Santa Cruz RJ

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Barcelona EC scored in 37% of their last 19 games.

Santa Cruz RJ let in goals in 63% of their last 30 matches.

Games between these two average 10.00 goals.

Barcelona EC went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Santa Cruz RJ lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

16 Points in last 5 62
0.63 Goals expected (xG) 1.38
2.63 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 0.75

League Standings

PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Paraty1291233:1128
2Santa Cruz RJ1283139:1427
3Riostrense1282229:1126
4Uniao Central1273234:1824
5Juventus RJ1273224:924
6EC Vera Cruz1262418:1120
7Angra dos Reis1261524:2119
8Rio Barra1140712:2412
9Buzios1240816:3312
10Duque Caxiense1231815:1910
11Caac Brazil1230910:359
12Mesquita122198:287
13Barcelona EC111195:334